Employment Spot

The average American relocates approximately 11 times during his or her life, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and 43 million Americans move in a given year. Before relocating your household, research information such as average income for an area or average length of commute for workers. This data can aid in your search for the perfect home and ideal job.We’ve listed the top 15 states for median household income, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American FactFinder. The median household income for the entire United States was $46,242. Read the rest of this entry »

Kiplinger.com recently compiled a list of the top five cities to live in for married people with children.  The three most important criteria were low crime rates, low overall cost of living and a high student-to-teacher ratio.  These cities all have plenty of fun activities for the family to enjoy together.  Additionally, Kiplinger chose the following metro areas because they had a few common themes.  These themes included a large “creative class” of scientists, architects, writers, artists and entertainers.  Each area also demonstrated job growth and per capita income growth.  Finally, tolerance and diversity were considered.

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Following trends in hiring in the last six months, U.S. employers anticipate they will be recruiting at a moderated, yet stable, pace through the remainder of the year.

The latest GDP report from the U.S. Commerce Department shows subdued economic growth in the second quarter, which clocked in at an annual rate of 2.6 percent compared to a brisk clip of 5.6 percent in the first quarter. The National Association for Business Economics is forecasting that the GDP will hold steady at 2.6 percent through the end of the year, warding off some speculation that a slowing in the economy will lead to a recession near-term.

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